Will Disney World lose the German tourist trade?
Jeb Bush praises Scientologists
Florida Governor Jeb Bush raised eyebrows among the critics of the sometimes controversial religion recently when he honored Scientology volunteers who helped victims of hurricanes in his state.
Is this rather innocent on the surface? Would he have lauded any other controversial group that had decided to mosey on down to Florida after the triple whammy Florida received during the 2004 hurricane season.
Is this rather innocent on the surface? Would he have lauded any other controversial group that had decided to mosey on down to Florida after the triple whammy Florida received during the 2004 hurricane season.
This is what the German Embassy has to say about Scientology:
Understanding the German View of Scientology
The German government considers the Scientology organization a commercial enterprise with a history of taking advantage of vulnerable individuals and an extreme dislike of any criticism. The government is also concerned that the organization's totalitarian structure and methods may pose a risk to Germany's democratic society. Several kinds of evidence have influenced this view of Scientology, including the organization's activities in the United States.
I guess "Old Europe" is wrong again. Does Jeb fear the Clearwater-based COS Flag Service Organization will annex the place for good?
A banana republic within a banana republic?